Main Street Development Programs

Grant Programs

The purpose of the Main Street Business Relocation Grant Program is meant to help defer the costs of physically moving an existing business to a vacant storefront or to assist in the start-up of a new business, also to a vacant storefront.

The Department of Economic and Community Development maintains and oversees the built environment within the City of Laurel. The department is responsible for zoning compliance, subdivision and development review, historic preservation review, economic development, affordable housing, and implementation of the City’s Master Plan. These activities are intended to improve the life quality in the City. Department staff strive to provide these services in a timely and efficient manner while promoting high-quality development which is compliant with State of Maryland regulations and statutes.